Best Work Boots (In My Opinion)

Best Work Boots (In My Opinion)

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05/22/2009 7:07 PM

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I don't post things like this, however I feel this is extremely important to our personal well being and wanted to share.

I wanted to share a boot that I have found to be the best work boot ever made. At age 32, I have had five knee surgeries in my left knee. As a result I have
very little meniscus left and have severe cartilage damage. My ACL has been replaced twice using cadaver parts and the MCL has been fixed once. I have
traveled to some of the best Orthopedic Surgeons in the world and the prognosis at this point is to try and live to at least 45 before getting the knee
replaced do to the career field I have chosen and how active I am.

As a result of the surgeries and the damage I must wear the lightest, most comfortable shoe I can find. I have learned that work boots are something I
can't go cheap on. I have gone through pretty much every boot there is on the market and two years ago was convinced I would be stuck wearing tennis shoes
to work in for the rest of my life. After doing countless hours of research, I had read a few articles of the attached boot and decided to try it out. This
boot is very lightweight for a steel toed boot and has only become more comfortable as I have attempted to wear it out. It wicks away diesel and other
chemicals very well. The sole doesn't hold a lot of mud in the tread and the leather has held up very well. I can expose them to the harshest conditions
and with a little Mink oil they are ready to go to church if need be..

From Timberland.com
Description:
These boots are made for you, the working professional who takes pride in your job. Our TiTAN® safety toe workboots have the PowerFit™ comfort
system to provide maximum comfort, along with electrical hazard protection, a lightweight TiTAN® safety toe and a slip-resistant outsole all of which helps
keep you safe. And, they have our Boot 2 Boot Challenge 30-Day Comfort Guarantee so what do you have to lose? Imported.

In my 31+ years of towing i have destroyed thousands of pairs of boots.also being 240lbs i ruin them.the ONLY boot i could not destroy was my CHIPPEWAS.1 pair
lasted me 3 years another pair 4 years.in my opinion there are the best.all the others i try are dead in 6 months tops.

I prefer the Justin laceup work boot. I usually get about a year out of a pair but Im 6'5" 350. I went to my supplier last year and they didnt have
any 15s in brown so I ended up with some chinese made Rockys (for 170.00 the Justins are about 150.00) and hate them but I have gotten almost a year out of
them. This year I will preorder to ensure I get my American made Justins.

I have been wearing Red Wings for about 30 years and it is the only boot that seems to hold up for me. They are pricey ($250-300) but they are one of the last
being produced in this country. A big help is having 2 pair and rotate them. My guy sets them up with special insoles for my arch and they are very
comfortable.

Also a "key", especially for big guys like myself, is keep an eye on the soles. When you take them off, look to see if they lean to the side. As you
get older, you tend to roll your foot to the outside and it can be hard on the ankles & joints. Replace the boot whether it looks like they are worn out or
not.

I wear the Georgia Giant, steel toed work shoe. Oversized sole with re-enforced perimeter with padded insoles. Comfort is the key, just a little heavy in the
toe, but then all steel toed shoes/boots are. Almost as comfortable as a slip on shoe. Online for about $100.

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Brown? I have always associated the color Brown with the construction or warehouse industries among others which are often not uniformed. I have always
preferred a more uniform color of Black for the Transportation or Public Safety Industry. Although, I recall a time when Tennis Shoes were acceptable work
attire in the industry with Jeans and a T-shirt. If that is your style, I am not knocking you as I would still be wearing it myself had I put on the Magnums
worn by many Ambulance, Police and others in public safety. I know my feet are in much better condition because I have taken care of them. Now not all shoes
are for everyone, so find those that make your feet happy. Mine last 12 months and I bought 3 pair last time because the dealt was great. I'll have to find
the website link.

Just what did happen on the board in 2010, I put an end to the bad behavior.<br>

So, when someone says you just do not understand, it should understand now.

Nice timing Toby as I hate buying footwear but am at that point again. For years, I have wore Caterpillar
Fusion safety toe shoes until about 3 years ago when they stopped making them. I have tried several other Cat shoes since but have not been happy with any of
them, quality has gone south. I'll have to check these out.

EdsTowing wrote:
I have been wearing Red Wings for about 30 years and it is the only boot that seems to hold up for me. They are pricey ($250-300) but they are one of the
last being produced in this country.

I know what you mean Ed , that is the only work boot (logger steel toe) I have worn since about '92. But for the last couple of years it seems to me that
the leather is softer or something cause its not holding up like before. I also had some issues with them and in the past were replaced without any questions ,
now they will not even look at them at the local Red Wing store you have to send them out . So I am now trying out the Georgia Boot (loggers steel toe) and
they seem to be holding up good and as a matter of fact feel a little more comfortable and they only weigh 5 #s, 2 #s lighter. The Red Wing were 269 $ before
taxes and the Georgia delivered were 98 $.

Replies/Posts are those of my own opinion and "NOT" those of my Employer,Management or Staff......

Ron you are correct. Everyone has different needs when it comes to shoes. When I worked for a landscape company in highschool, I wore Sears brand with the
Goodyear soles and steel toe. These worked well for me to landscape during the day and help in the towing company after hours. I swung off the back of a
trash truck while finishing high school and completing college. Red Wings where the only boot that would hold up as a swamper.

The Timberland seem to be much lighter, can hardly feel the steel toe, and the comfort lasts all day. A heavy boot kills my knee and this has been the only
boot that works for me.

James Weddington wrote:
I wear Carhartt boots, and stand by them. I have cobbler out here that puts a rubber toe on them. So i do not ware out them out to the steel toe.

im with you on this one i got a pair of carhartts for xmas this year and they are the best boot i have ever worn. i seem to be the only one who hates
chippawas huh? i had a pair once and they were in the trash seperating with in 3 months

im with Ed
the best pair of boots i have ever owned has been redwings
my last pair lasted 3 yrs and the ones i have now are going on 2+ yrs and strong
any other boots i was luck to have them last 6 months
George

I am a definite Red Wing boot man myself. I have tried many but USA Red Wings really hold up well and are extremely comfortable. But like so many other
things, the USA manufactured boots are getting harder and harder to find.

I agree with all of these emails about the different boots out there we all like. However, I would strongly recommend next time your considering a new pair
of boots, please atleast try this boot also. I have truly been impressed with its durability, it is the only boot I have gotten over a year out of.